Senior Attorney — Child Welfare Litigation Leader, Florida

State of Florida; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Bar dues paid

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax

176 hours annual leave, 104 hours sick

Nine paid holidays and one Personal/PL

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Children's Legal Services, part of the Florida Department of Children and Families, seeks an experienced Senior Attorney in Gainesville, FL. This role leads complex dependency cases and advocates for safety, permanency, and well-being of Florida's abused and neglected children.

The attorney will collaborate with investigators and case managers, ensure compliance with state and federal law, and use advanced litigation techniques to secure results.

Qualifications

• Law Degree
• Minimum of 2 years bar admission

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety and permanency of Florida's dependent children in Chapter 39 proceedings.
• Manage multiple cases and ensure Florida and federal requirements are met.
• Gather evidence with investigators and prepare witnesses for trial.
• Utilize best practice litigation techniques in pleadings and trials.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Children's Legal Services, part of the Florida Department of Children and Families, seeks an experienced Senior Attorney in Gainesville, FL. This role leads complex dependency cases and advocates for safety, permanency, and well-being of Florida's abused and neglected children.

The attorney will collaborate with investigators and case managers, ensure compliance with state and federal law, and use advanced litigation techniques to secure results.